1982 Datsun 280ZX

Nissan gave the 280ZX a face lift in 1982 with revised NACA ducting in the hood, new alloy wheels (14 in. 6-spoke alloys for non-turbo models, and 15 in. 4-spoke alloys for turbo models), a revised B-pillar garnish, new pin-stripe style tail-lights, and rubber bumper over-riders replaced the earlier model's chrome and rubber items. Interior changes were minor but included new seat trim styling. The 1982 model also was the first to offer the popular voice warning system, which warned the driver when headlights were left on after the vehicle was turned off, if the parking brake was on while the vehicle was in motion, and many other warnings. This face lifted model has since come to be called the "Series II" 280ZX. As in 1981 both turbo and normally aspirated engines were offered, but non-turbo cars now used the updated L20E for the Japanese market or the L28E for the export market, which on the 2.8 L version, due to increased compression, were rated at 145 hp rather than the earlier engine's 135 hp. The naturally aspirated 1982 Datsun 280ZX boasted a 0-60 mph time of 9.1 seconds, 1.2 slower than the Corvette of the same year. The 280ZX Turbo manual had a 0-60 mph of 7.4 seconds while the automatic managed to turn out 7.1 seconds. That compares to the Aston Martin Volante with a 0-60 mph of 8.9 seconds and almost seven times the cost and the Ferrari 308GTSi with a 0-60 mph of 7.9 seconds. The only cars in 1982 to beat the Turbo ZX was the Porsche 911SC and the BMW M1, which were considered by most to be exotic cars. This two owner '82 Datsun 280ZX is a rust free, California car that comes with a clean Carfax and only 15,430 ORIGINAL miles! The car started its life in Cedar Rapids Iowa where it was undercoated from the factory. It was never driven in any kind of inclement weather and was used as a secondary car on nice days only. It was brought out to California in 2002 when the car had only 13,820 miles. This is said to be a completely original car that still has ice cold A/C, all working gauges and a flawless 5 speed manual transmission. There is no sagging to the rear panel vinyl as you typically see on these cars, the radio works, the power antenna works as well as all of the voice warnings. The car comes with the original owners manual, Japanese punch car build sheet and warrantee information. The paint on the car is in great condition and is all original. This is a rarely seen factory two tone paint car that is finished in Metallic Brown over Orange Mist Metallic. The paint shows no notable imperfections, just some very minor stone chips to the front nose as expected from age. This is a rare hardtop car with no t-tops and no sunroof. Both front and rear bumpers are in great condition with no damage to be found. Inside, the interior is all stock and looks as good as it did when it was new. The seats and carpet are exactly as you would expect from a 15,000 mile car. The dash shows no cracking and the headliner looks as good as it did when new. All gauges are in good working order as well as the A/C which blows ice cold. Even the voice warnings for fuel, lights on and door open work with no issues. Under the hood, the inline 6 cylinder runs great and appears to be all stock and original. All of the original decals and stickers are still in place and still look new. Connected to the 5 speed manual transmission, the car shifts with no problems and runs down the road great. The wheels are in great condition and are wrapped with what appears to be the original tires that came on the car. The car comes with a clean Carfax as well as a clean VINAudit. The current mileage shows 15,428 and is actual for the car. VIN number is JN1HZ04S5CX439424 and the car is being sold on a clean California title.